Desiccent in bags or trays conditioned to the desired humidity level
would be helpful in artifact cabinets.  And maybe jars of dry desiccent
scattered around the room would help with the humidity problem.  I can't
remember specifics about drying desiccent or how quick it is to absorb
moisture or release moisture, but I could find out more about it if you
want.

Heidi Carroll


>Subject:      Re: Humidity Help!
>To:           [log in to unmask]
>In-Reply-To:  <[log in to unmask]>
>
>I wonder if silica gel would be a way to at least equalize the humidity
>level? Any ideas?
>
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>Mark Nielsen
>Exhibit Designer/Preparator
>University of Michigan Museum of Art
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>
>On Wed, 18 Nov 1998, Patricia McElyea wrote:
>
>> Hi All!!
>>
>>         I desperately need your help and advice!  Here is my
situation.  I
>> have a 200 sq. ft. vault area, concrete construction on an out side
>> wall.  Controlling the humidity in this area has become the bane of
>> my existence!  I run a dehumidifier constantly and check it twice a
>> day.  I have adjusted the temperature, contacted the AC/Environmental
>> department to check it....Seems no matter what I do there are still
>> humidity spikes (sometimes a much as 20% in a week).  The kicker is
>> that I literally have NO BUDGET to deal with this.  Any
>> suggestions???
>>
>>
>>
>> Patricia McElyea
>> Curator of Collections
>> Arkansas State University Museum
>> [log in to unmask]
>>


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